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5.D. Dimensions

Expanded from AACR2 1.5D2, 6.5D1, 7.5D1

Extracted from ISBD (ER) 5.3.3 Give the dimensions of the item . Prefer metric dimensions, or use imperial dimensions if these are customary for the archive or cataloguing agency. If the item extends over more than one physical unit, and they differ in size, give the smallest or smaller and the largest or larger size, separated by a hyphen. Optionally, if the item is in a container, name the container and give its dimensions after the dimensions of the item .

Based on ARSC 6.C.4 Give the dimensions in 0,1 centimetres which differ from the following standard sizes. Give the dimensions in this order: outside diameter, inside diameters at edge and run-off, and length.

Adapted from ARSC 6.H.6 Give the dimensions of a sound cartridge if other than the standard dimensions (5 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. = 13,3 x 9,8 cm). Give the width of the tape if other than the standard width (1/4 in. = 0,6 cm).

Adapted from AACR2 7.5D3 Do not give the dimensions of the container, or the diameter of the reel . Instead, give the gauge (width) of the video tape in inches or millimeters. Also give the specific type of video format either in this area (see 5.B.2-5.B.3) or in a note, toassist with selection of the necessary playback equipment.

Extracted from ISBD (ER) 5.3 Give the diameter of the disk/disc or reel ; the length of the face of a chip cartridge; the length and height of a tape cassette when other than the standard size (10 x 7 cm) and the width of the tape when it is other than the standard width (4 mm).